Nekundi's decision on speed humps sparks debate
Former Roads Authority (RA) chief executive Conrad Lutombi and engineers from the parastatal rejected a proposal to install speed humps along the B1 Western Bypass five years ago, citing non-compliance concerns. According to sources familiar with the matter, road safety officials proposed the installation of speed humps along sections of the Western Bypass and near the Windhoek Country Club Resort in 2021, following concerns over pedestrian safety and road crashes. Lutombi wa
A proposal to install speed humps on the B1 Western Bypass was previously rejected by the Roads Authority due to concerns about traffic flow. In 2021, road safety officials suggested the installation near the Windhoek Country Club Resort due to safety issues. The former RA chief, Conrad Lutombi, did not comment, but sources say engineers rejected the proposal, citing highway standards. The current RA board, which has a temporary status, approved the minister's directive on speed humps despite disagreements. Board members claim they were not given a chance to provide input. The minister, Veikko Nekundi, initiated the project without consulting technical officials, and a risk assessment was not conducted. A RA spokesperson confirmed that speed humps will be installed in other locations, citing an increase in pedestrian-related crashes.
The decision highlights tensions between technical expertise and political authority in infrastructure management.
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